Community violence is a reality that affects most communities. Whether children directly experience violence or they are unfortunate witnesses, the trauma of violence in our communities has immense implications on the lives of young people. Join Rona and guests Michael Pritchard, a youth counselor who uses his experience as a comedian to inspire youth, and Sandra Sanders-West, Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the Oakland Police Department, as they address the effects of violence on children, offer ideas on how to talk about violence, and grapple with ways communities can work on violence prevention.
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